Cleve

Meaning

A name derived from Old English meaning 'cliff' or 'steep bank.'

Etymology

Cleve comes from the Old English 'clif' or 'cleof,' referring to a cliff or steep bank, and was used as a locational surname before becoming a given name. The name is related to place names like Cleveland.

About the Name Cleve

Cleve is a rare given name derived from English geographical terminology. It is more commonly encountered as a surname or place name than as a forename.

Historical People Named Cleve